Common names:
Tropical Hibiscus
Hibiscus

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Herb/Forb
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun
Full Shade
Water Preferences:Wet Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 9a
Leaves:Glaucous
Flowers:Other
Flower Time:Late summer or early fall
Uses:Windbreak or Hedge
Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant:Birds
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Tip
Cuttings: Root
Stolons and runners
Pollinators:Cleistogamous
Containers:Prefers to be under-potted
Conservation status:Endangered (EN)

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